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in remembrance of may 5th

Published May 5, 2008
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 "Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.

 This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.

 The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.

 The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo."

 Got this from a friend, forgive him.

  Shayne




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I love this blog...too funny ! :D

very funny! gives Cinco de Mayo a whole new meaning. Sinko de Mayo, I love it!

TAM, thanks, I'm a lttle slow today too.

I thought May 5th is the original date that they made real Corona or 3 Budweisers ( they drink 3 buds and pee a Corona) and shipped it to the US?

also another day in history for May 5th...MY ANNIVERSARY!!!! :)

djm...I knew that...just checking your reflexes....hmm hmm hmmm

Somewhere in those 20 blogs, I missed it...I thought it was funny ! also thought we were getting a history lesson...didn't see that coming

grogers.....!

i was kidding

SINKO DE MAYO (mayonnaise)...get it now??? lOL

djm...are you blonde? just asking... ?

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